The Waltons

A mountain family struggles during the Great Depression and the years following.

The Waltons

Parental Guide

Beloved '70s family classic continues to win fans.

Consumerism

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Drinking, drugs, & smoking

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Language

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Positive messages

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Sexy Stuff

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Violence & scariness

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Parents need to know that this classic, long-running drama series is based on a book by Earl Hamner, Jr., who used his own upbringing in rural Virginia as inspiration for the characters and storylines. The show focuses on a large extended family living in a small community during the Depression and World War II and offers a glimpse at how people coped with the time's turbulent changes. There's little content here likely to raise eyebrows, and life lessons abound in every episode, making it a wonderful choice for family viewing with kids who can grasp the timely worldly events.

Season 8 Episode 9:

The Violated

Season 8 Episode 8:

The Lost Sheep

Ashley Longworth Jr returns on leave from his ship in the South Pacific, and asks Erin to marry him. The would-be bride accepts, but begins to have doubts when she discovers something unexpected about her future husband